lou1嚕噜
Jyutpinglou1
Yalelōu
Definition
To grumble, complain, or talk excessively.
- to grumble or complain
- talkative; loquacious
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How it's used
Often used to describe someone who repeats the same complaints or instructions over and over, creating a sense of annoyance for the listener. It captures the sound and repetitive nature of nagging or muttering under one's breath. While it can imply being talkative, it specifically carries a negative connotation of being tiresome or long-winded.
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Common phrases
nagging and long-winded
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 囉, which is a common sentence-final particle used to indicate a conclusion or obviousness. Using 嚕 in place of 囉 will make your speech sound like you are accusing someone of complaining rather than simply making a statement.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
